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White-Tipped Black (Melanchroia chephise)
Dorsal
Ventral
| Caterpillar Hostplants | In our area most likely hosts are Leaf-Flower (Phyllanthus sp.) in the Euphorbiaceae. |
| Area
Sighting Locations | Dallas and Kaufman Counties. |
| Seasonal Flight Data | May - November. |
| General Notes | Particularly drawn to the nectar of various species of Mistflower (Eupatorium sp.). |
Additional Photographs
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LARVA |
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